Forres Mechanics vs Wick Academy: result 3-1 and analysis
Football League - Highland LeagueHighland League - 27Kick-off on April 17, 2024 at 07:00 PM (UTC)Mosset Park, Forres
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What was the result of Forres Mechanics vs Wick Academy?
Forres Mechanics won 3-1 on April 17, 2024.
Goalscorers
- 13′C. HowarthForres Mechanics
- 60′M. MacGregorWick Academy
- 63′C. MackenzieForres Mechanics (pen.)
- 88′B. KellyForres Mechanics
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Forres Mechanics have 1 win, 5 draws and 9 defeats; Wick Academy have 6, 2 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2024 | Brechin(away) | 1-6 | Football League - Highland League |
| Apr 8, 2024 | Rothes(away) | 1-1 | Football League - Highland League |
| Mar 30, 2024 | Formartine United(home) | 0-4 | Football League - Highland League |
| Mar 23, 2024 | Nairn County(home) | 0-0 | Football League - Highland League |
| Mar 20, 2024 | Fraserburgh(home) | 1-2 | Football League - Highland League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2024 | Keith(home) | 2-0 | Football League - Highland League |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Formartine United(away) | 1-3 | Football League - Highland League |
| Mar 30, 2024 | Brechin(home) | 1-2 | Football League - Highland League |
| Mar 23, 2024 | Buckie Thistle(home) | 3-1 | Football League - Highland League |
| Mar 16, 2024 | Huntly(away) | 1-2 | Football League - Highland League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 5 meetings: 1 Forres Mechanics win, 2 draws, 2 Wick Academy wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2023 | Wick Academy 3-2 Forres Mechanics | Football League - Highland League |
| Feb 25, 2023 | Wick Academy 1-1 Forres Mechanics | Football League - Highland League |
| Oct 5, 2022 | Forres Mechanics 4-2 Wick Academy | Football League - Highland League |
| Nov 27, 2021 | Wick Academy 2-0 Forres Mechanics | Football League - Highland League |
| Jul 24, 2021 | Forres Mechanics 1-1 Wick Academy | Football League - Highland League |
Last archived meeting: Wick Academy vs Forres Mechanics on Oct 4, 2023
How many goals should we expect?
Forres Mechanics score 0.8 and concede 2.1 goals per match over their last 15; Wick Academy score 1.7 and concede 1.6.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forres Mechanics | 0.8 | 2.1 | 1 | 8/15 | 8/15 |
| Wick Academy | 1.7 | 1.6 | 4 | 10/15 | 12/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Forres Mechanics sit 13th in Football League - Highland League (40 points from 34 matches) and Wick Academy sit 16th (28 points from 34 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Forres Mechanics | 34 | 11 | 7 | 16 | 52 | 67 | 40 |
| 16 | Wick Academy | 34 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 42 | 65 | 28 |
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